Beeston (Broxtowe) vs Belper
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Belper is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. For families, Beeston (broxtowe) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£320,616
Belper
£290,909
Crime Rate
Beeston (Broxtowe)
N/A
Belper
66.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Beeston (Broxtowe)
100.0%
Belper
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Beeston (Broxtowe)
466.7
Belper
339.1
EPC Rating
Beeston (Broxtowe)
69.7
Belper
67.8
Median Income
Beeston (Broxtowe)
£28,569
Belper
£30,608
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £290,909, Belper undercuts Beeston (broxtowe) (£320,616) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Beeston (broxtowe) is a flat at £154,053, while in Belper it is a flat at £135,318.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Beeston (broxtowe) (£154,053 vs £135,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Beeston (broxtowe) prices grew faster — 63% vs 48%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Beeston (broxtowe) and Belper at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 17 schools in Beeston (broxtowe), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Belper, which has 6 schools, the figure is 75%.
Beeston (Broxtowe) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 17 schools (14 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Belper School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 17 | 6 |
| Primary | 14 | 5 |
| Secondary | 3 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Beeston (broxtowe) averages 466.7 Mbps – ahead of Belper's 339.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Beeston (broxtowe) and 95.3% in Belper. Gigabit availability stands at 91.7% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 60.7% in Belper.
Beeston (broxtowe) is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (467 vs 339 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Beeston (broxtowe), scoring 69.7 on average (band D) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Belper. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,092 in Beeston (broxtowe) and £1,332 in Belper. 55.6% of homes in Beeston (broxtowe) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.8% in Belper.
Beeston (broxtowe) has more energy-efficient housing — 55.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,607.7 in Belper and £28,568.5 in Beeston (broxtowe). The median age is 40.8 in Beeston (broxtowe) and 47.1 in Belper. Employment rates stand at 52.5% in Beeston (broxtowe) and 56.8% in Belper. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Beeston (broxtowe) versus 71.3% in Belper. Beeston (broxtowe) has a population of 52,359 and Belper has 19,076.
| Indicator | Beeston (Broxtowe) | Belper |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,359 | 19,076 |
| Median Age | 40.8 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,568.5 | £30,607.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 71.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.4% | 31.3% |
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